13 Star U.S. Flag, 1850-1880.
The 4-5-4 star pattern is thought to be the oldest star pattern of any star pattern associated with the flag of the United States, including the constellation. The method of attachment used no grommets and instead has whipped eyelets; indicating an early date.

Although this flag is very similar in both design and size to the No. 10 size U.S. Navy boat flag because it is made from cotton and is machine sewn, it is not a Navy flag from the period that the 4-5-4 pattern boat flags were in service (1862-1870). While this flag may have been made for the Centennial Celebrations of 1876, the star pattern more in vogue at that time consisted of five staggered rows: 3-2-3-2-3. The use of cotton and the absence of brass grommets suggest that the flag was privately made, rather than commercially. It is likely that this was produced for some patriotic purpose during the Civil War.

Exhibition History
First Presidio Exhibit
(ZFC0359)
THIRTEEN-STAR UNITED STATES FLAG

Second Presidio Exhibit Gallery One Copy 2003
ZFC0359
13-Star United States Flag

Publication History:
Madaus, Howard M., Dr, Whitney Smith, The American Flag: Two Centuries of Concord and Conflict. Santa Cruz: VZ Publications, 2006, p. 20.

Provenance: Acquired by the Zaricor Flag Collection (ZFC0359) in 1996 from the Wesley Cowan auction of Cincinnati, OH.

ZFC Important Flag
Item is Framed